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    Apr 30, 2013, 05:30 PM
    Positive ETG after NyQuil consumption
    Probation says they can retest to confirm it was NyQuil and not alcohol. What test would that be and what do they test for?
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:41 PM
    Why should that really matter to you? Are you lying to them about the Nyquil and you're worried they will find out?
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:45 PM
    Not sure what test that is. Doesn't matter if you're telling the truth. :)
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:47 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by odinn7 View Post
    Why should that really matter to you? Are you lying to them about the Nyquil and you're worried they will find out?
    It doesn't because I am telling the truth. Just trying to understand how it works.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:48 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    Not sure what test that is. Doesn't matter if you're telling the truth. :)
    True
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:49 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel19 View Post
    It doesn't because I am telling the truth. Just trying to understand how it works.
    Don't really know. Sadly our ETG expert hasn't been on site for many months.

    I do know that anything with alcohol (hand sanitizer, mouth wash, nyquil, etc) can show positive on an ETG. I'm unaware of any test that can differentiate between them. Obviously there must be, if they're testing you for it.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:56 PM
    Or they are just lying to you to see if you would confess to them.

    I am curious though, after they do this new test to you, please come back and let us know about it.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:57 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Alty View Post
    Don't really know. Sadly our ETG expert hasn't been on site for many months.

    I do know that anything with alcohol (hand sanitizer, mouth wash, nyquil, etc) can show positive on an ETG. I'm unaware of any test that can differentiate between them. Obviously there must be, if they're testing you for it.
    Yes I agree but even the place I do my testing doesn't think it exists. Got my inquisitive nature up and can't find any search info.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 06:58 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by odinn7 View Post
    Or they are just lying to you to see if you would confess to them.

    I am curious though, after they do this new test to you, please come back and let us know about it.
    Will do and will continue to look for info.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 07:00 PM
    My guess is that probation was lying to you to get you to admit to them that it wasn't Nyquil. They play some underhanded games.
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    Apr 30, 2013, 07:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by odinn7 View Post
    My guess is that probation was lying to you to get you to admit to them that it wasn't Nyquil. They play some underhanded games.
    LOL wouldn't be the first time. ;-)
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    Apr 30, 2013, 08:11 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by Daniel19 View Post
    LOL wouldn't be the first time. ;-)
    I would suggest that from now on, if you're going to take medication, go to a doctor, get a note, even if it's for nyquil. Take pictures of you taking the nyquil if you have to. Anything to confirm that you're telling the truth.

    If you're not drinking, you shouldn't be dinged for taking a common cold medication. But sadly, that's how it works. Like I said before, there are so many every day items that can cause you to fail an ETG. Document, document, document, and try to avoid those items if you can.
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